Food restrictions

[Ruthie1974 34]

I am wondering what foods that other's who have been banded cannot eat again. I understand that white bread, cake ect are off limits but I was reading the litature and it says "fiberous foods, nuts, ect." are not tolerated after you are banded. I find it hard to visualize a world in which I cannot eat an apple, oatmeal (irish oats especially) rice ect. I am wondering if this is an individual thing or if it is a universal exclusion. Thanks for the information.

Ruthie

[Sweet Pete 0]

I am wondering what foods that other's who have been banded cannot eat again. I understand that white bread, cake ect are off limits but I was reading the litature and it says "fiberous foods, nuts, ect." are not tolerated after you are banded. I find it hard to visualize a world in which I cannot eat an apple, oatmeal (irish oats especially) rice ect. I am wondering if this is an individual thing or if it is a universal exclusion. Thanks for the information.

Ruthie

I really think this list is "at first". Once you find your sweet spot which can take to up to a year, your pouch will be able to tolerate about 1/4 cup of food. Thats when you'll be able to digest a little better. You just gotta remember to chew chew chew. Also, every doc. is different, like mine says NO dairy product ever...like ever. Not even almound milk or soy because it's a slippery slope to dairy which = weight gain. So everyone is different, you just have to be patient. It's hard, I know.

[alicia3138 1]

if you don't have dairy how do you get your Calcium? i feel like a cup of skim milk would be ok.

[nkara 0]

You can eat whatever your band will allow you to eat. It's all on a personal basis. I was told not to eat doughy things because it could become one solid lump and be hard to get through the port. I was also told not to eat "stringy" foods like celery, some meats, and asparagus. I'm just starting to eat now but I'll be trying things to see how I handle them and of course what other posters said... chew chew chew chew... biggest thing.

[greytz 4]

It is mostly trial and error because every person tolerates foods differently. I just choose not to eat certain things right now until I reach my goal and will then incorporate certain healthy foods back into my diet slowly as I can tolerate them.

[ElfiePoo 109]

I am wondering what foods that other's who have been banded cannot eat again. I understand that white bread, cake ect are off limits but I was reading the litature and it says "fiberous foods, nuts, ect." are not tolerated after you are banded. I find it hard to visualize a world in which I cannot eat an apple, oatmeal (irish oats especially) rice ect. I am wondering if this is an individual thing or if it is a universal exclusion. Thanks for the information.

Ruthie

Ruthie,

Read through the posts on the postop forum and you'll find that what you can't eat will vary with the individual.

Right up until my 7 week post op fill (my 3rd one which brought me to a total of 8cc's), I could eat anything as long as I took small bites, chewed well and ate slowly. I just had my 3rd fill two days ago and may be dealing with some swelling, but I did take a small bite of an apple (with skin) last night and had no problem. I also had a bite of roasted vegetables and steamed green Beans. Even a couple of Cookies as a treat. The only thing I had a problem with was a deviled egg! Go figure.

You'll find through trial and error what works for you.

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[alicez 0]

Dear Board Members,

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

There are some foods you should avoid, including:

• Sugar and sugary foods, including: high-calorie soft drinks, syrups, honey, jelly, jam, cakes, Cookies, candy, ice-cream.
  
• High-fat foods, including: chocolate, chips, pies, pastries, ice-cream, bacon, sausage, fried foods, cream Soups, cream sauces.
  
• High-calorie drinks, such as milkshakes, soda, beer, orange juice, apple juice, other fruit juices, whole milk.
  
• Starchy and white flour foods, such as Pasta, rice, and doughy breads.
  
• Fats such as butter or oil should be restricted to 3 to 4 teaspoons per day.
  

Alcohol is not recommended because it is high in calories, breaks down Vitamins, and has no nutritional value. However, an occasional small amount of wine or other alcoholic beverage may be tolerated with a few words of caution.

[ElfiePoo 109]

There are some foods you should avoid, including:

• Sugar and sugary foods, including: high-calorie soft drinks, syrups, honey, jelly, jam, cakes, Cookies, candy, ice-cream.
  
• High-fat foods, including: chocolate, chips, pies, pastries, ice-cream, bacon, sausage, fried foods, cream Soups, cream sauces.
  
• High-calorie drinks, such as milkshakes, soda, beer, orange juice, apple juice, other fruit juices, whole milk.
  
• Starchy and white flour foods, such as Pasta, rice, and doughy breads.
  
• Fats such as butter or oil should be restricted to 3 to 4 teaspoons per day.

Sounds like a diet to me and I've vowed never to diet again. We can have *all* of these things...in moderation...just like people of normal weight can.

Now, obviously, if your goal is to lose as much weight as possible, as quickly as possible, then avoiding the above foods will certainly help you do that. As for me, I'm happy with 2 pounds a week and the ability to eat like a normal person.

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[alicia3138 1]

Elfie I have the same mentality as you! If I wanted to deprive myself of all those delicious things I would just be on a diet and eat only salad forever!

[nkara 0]

this is all a personal choice and if someone wants to eat an occasional snack there is nothing wrong with that. The band is allowing us to eat like "normal" people by eating smaller portions, controlled portions. What works for one person might not work for the other.

The whole process of loosing weight and having surgery is a journey and it is a life long one at that. :thumbup:

[Portola Suzanne 3]

I can eat anything, never have had a problem. Now saying that there are a lot of things I choose not to eat very much of right know but I still allow myself treats on occasion.

[Cocoabean 430]

Sounds like a diet to me and I've vowed never to diet again. We can have *all* of these things...in moderation...just like people of normal weight can.

Now, obviously, if your goal is to lose as much weight as possible, as quickly as possible, then avoiding the above foods will certainly help you do that. As for me, I'm happy with 2 pounds a week and the ability to eat like a normal person. :rolleyes2:

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Gotta agree with you on this one, ElfiePoo!!

As to the OP's question. I cannot tolerate soft, doughy breads or dry meats, such as chicken breast. YMMV.

Denise